Connection

We are excited to share that for the past several weeks, we have been communicating with a birthmother in North Carolina. Her name is Dinesha, and she is having a baby boy in early June. She is beautiful, funny, bright, and witty. We talk almost everyday and Jim and I plan to visit her the second weekend in April. We will keep you posted as things progress. Please keep us, Dinesha, and baby boy in your daily prayers.


Much love,
Anne & Jim

Good News

On May 4th (May the 4th be with you indeed), we were connected with a birthmother in the Atlanta area. Things have progressed very well and we have started what seems to be a lasting relationship. We speak almost everyday and learn more about each other. She would like an open adoption and that fills our hearts with joy. I am grateful it is all of our intent to provide baby girl (yes, it's a girl) with endless opportunities to know how loved she is by all of her parents.  I will be traveling to Atlanta in early July to meet with her (Jim was invited of course, but for a "last minute" trip, we thought it would be easier for just one of us to travel).  Baby girl is due in August. We are very hopeful and excited. Our plan is to take things day by day, knowing this is all in God's hands.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. We promise to keep you posted.

"Connected"

Exciting news!
Jim and I were out of town October 25-26 meeting with our baby's Birthmother.  About a month ago we received word that someone was interested in us (see post A Day to Remember), and our relationship has grown. There are several details about the Birthmother that we are choosing to keep private for now. Some know more details than others, so if it's not posted here, it's not "public information". We don't want to seem weird, it's just a very private situation, and out of respect for her, we are not sharing every detail with you.  On Sunday 10/25/15, we travelled 300+ miles to the Birthmother and met for dinner. The conversation was comfortable, easy and warming.  On Monday morning, we went to her doctor's appointment and heard the baby's heartbeat.  Jim and I never got to that point with our two pregnancies, and it was such a beautiful sound. It was already happening, but Jim and I fell in love with this baby at that very moment. We will travel back at the end of November for a 21 week sonogram. We have retained legal counsel to start "all of the legal stuff". Jim and I feel confident that this will work out. We understand that there are risks to any adoption scenario, but we are doing our best and allowing ourselves to enjoy the ride, while hoping for the best. More to come in the next few weeks. :)

Thank you for your continued prayers and good wishes. We appreciate you so much.

A snap-shot of our profile on Angel's website... "Connected"!!